This tri-county assistance directory connects residents of Clarion, Armstrong, and Jefferson Counties with trusted government, utility, and charitable resources that provide guidance and support during times of financial hardship or crisis. Please call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility requirements.

Utility, Housing, and Emergency Assistance Resources

(Clarion, Armstrong, and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania)

Appendix A-1: Clarion County Resources (10)

A-1.1 Clarion County Assistance Office (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services)
Phone: 814-226-8910
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/contact/cao-information.html
Eligibility: Income and resource limits apply for SNAP, Medical Assistance, cash assistance, and LIHEAP programs.

A-1.2 Community Action, Inc. (Clarion Office)
Phone: 814-226-4785
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.jccap.org
Eligibility: Income-based assistance for housing stability, utilities, food access, and related crisis services.

A-1.3 United Way of Clarion County
Phone: 814-226-8760
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.uwclarionco.org
Eligibility: Emergency assistance and referrals for households experiencing a short-term financial crisis.

A-1.4 Love INC of Clarion County
Phone: 814-316-9052
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://loveincclarion.org
Eligibility: Intake required, assistance provided through church partners and volunteers based on need and availability.

A-1.5 Charitable Deeds & Services
Phone: 814-797-0286
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://charitabledeeds.weebly.com
Eligibility: Faith-based help for essential needs, applicants leave a message and are contacted for review.

A-1.6 Dollar Energy Fund (Hardship Program)
Phone: 1-888-282-6816
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.dollarenergy.org
Eligibility: One-time utility grants for income-qualified households through participating utilities or partner agencies.

A-1.7 PA 211
Phone: Dial 211 or 1-855-567-5341
Email: Not used for assistance
Website: https://www.pa211.org
Eligibility: No eligibility requirement, free statewide referral service connecting callers to local assistance.

A-1.8 Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)
Phone: 1-844-645-2500
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pautilitylawproject.org/ineedhelp
Eligibility: Free advocacy and advice for Pennsylvania residents facing utility shutoff or termination.

A-1.9 Summit Legal Aid (Clarion Office)
Phone: 814-226-4340 or 1-800-846-0871
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://summitlegal.org/contact-and-office-locations
Eligibility: Free civil legal assistance for income-eligible residents, subject to intake screening.

A-1.10 Clarion County Human Services Directory
Phone: Not a single intake line
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://clarioncountyspromise.org
Eligibility: Resource directory only, individual programs listed have their own eligibility rules.

Appendix A-2: Armstrong County Resources (10)

A-2.1 Armstrong County Assistance Office (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services)
Phone: 724-543-1651
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/contact/cao-information.html
Eligibility: Income and resource limits apply for SNAP, Medical Assistance, cash assistance, and LIHEAP.

A-2.2 Armstrong County Community Action Agency (ACCAP)
Phone: 724-548-3408
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.armstrongcap.com
Eligibility: Income-based programs addressing utility shutoff prevention, housing stability, and basic needs.

A-2.3 United Way of Armstrong County
Phone: 724-543-2610
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://m.facebook.com/unitedwayarmstrongcounty/about
Eligibility: Emergency assistance and referrals vary by program and funding availability.

A-2.4 United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Phone: 412-261-6010
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://unitedwayswpa.org
Eligibility: Regional referral and support services for partner programs serving Armstrong County residents.

A-2.5 Dollar Energy Fund (Hardship Program)
Phone: 1-888-282-6816
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.dollarenergy.org
Eligibility: One-time utility grants based on income guidelines and partner utility participation.

A-2.6 PA 211
Phone: Dial 211 or 1-855-567-5341
Email: Not used for assistance
Website: https://www.pa211.org
Eligibility: Free information and referral service for local assistance programs.

A-2.7 Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)
Phone: 1-844-645-2500
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pautilitylawproject.org/ineedhelp
Eligibility: Pennsylvania residents facing utility shutoff or billing disputes may qualify for free help.

A-2.8 Summit Legal Aid (Regional Intake)
Phone: 1-800-846-0871
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://summitlegal.org/contact-and-office-locations
Eligibility: Free civil legal assistance for income-eligible households after intake screening.

A-2.9 Pennsylvania DHS HelpLine
Phone: 1-800-692-7462
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/contact/helpful-phone-numbers.html
Eligibility: Navigation support for state benefit programs, not a direct financial assistance fund.

A-2.10 Armstrong County Community Resource Guide
Phone:1-800-215-7494
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://adagiohealth.org
Eligibility: Informational directory, individual programs listed determine their own eligibility.

Appendix A-3: Jefferson County Resources (10)

A-3.1 Jefferson County Assistance Office (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services)
Phone: 814-938-2990
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/contact/cao-information.html
Eligibility: Income and resource limits apply for SNAP, Medical Assistance, cash assistance, and LIHEAP.

A-3.2 Community Action, Inc. (Jefferson Office)
Phone: 814-938-3302
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.jccap.org
Eligibility: Income-based crisis assistance including utilities, housing stabilization, and food support.

A-3.3 Salvation Army, Punxsutawney Worship and Service Center
Phone: 814-938-5530
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/western-pennsylvania/punxsutawney
Eligibility: Case-by-case emergency assistance for residents experiencing temporary hardship.

A-3.4 Summit Legal Aid (Serves Jefferson County)
Phone: 1-800-846-0871
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://summitlegal.org/contact-and-office-locations
Eligibility: Free civil legal services for eligible low-income residents after screening.

A-3.5 Dollar Energy Fund (Hardship Program)
Phone: 1-888-282-6816
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.dollarenergy.org
Eligibility: Income-qualified households may receive one-time utility assistance through participating utilities.

A-3.6 PA 211
Phone: Dial 211 or 1-855-567-5341
Email: Not used for assistance
Website: https://www.pa211.org
Eligibility: Free referral service with no eligibility requirement.

A-3.7 Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)
Phone: 1-844-645-2500
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pautilitylawproject.org/ineedhelp
Eligibility: Utility advocacy assistance for Pennsylvania residents facing shutoff or termination.

A-3.8 Pennsylvania Legal Aid Provider Finder
Phone: Not a single intake line
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://palegalaid.net/legal-aid-providers-in-pa
Eligibility: Directory tool to locate the correct legal aid provider, each office sets eligibility.

A-3.9 Pennsylvania DHS HelpLine
Phone: 1-800-692-7462
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/contact/helpful-phone-numbers.html
Eligibility: Guidance and navigation support for public benefit programs.

A-3.10 DuBois Area United Way (Regional Partner)
Phone: 814-371-5011
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.uwp.org
Eligibility: Call for information on emergency funds or partner agency referrals serving Jefferson County areas.

Tri-County Income-Utility Assistance – Mayor Gordon Barrows